2 1/2 years later. . .

I wrote the 1st review. Since that time, my settlement agreement has seen a lot of activity. It was and is a huge waste of money and time. I was persuaded by Ms. Strawser to trade assets for 'final decision making authority on my children". Final decision means nothing unless, I have primary custody. I can't imagine Ms. Strawser didn't know that. Towards the end of her representation of me, Ms. Strawser was going through some personal issues and it effected her behavior, her decisions and ultimately, my case. and my children. I contacted the managing partner of her firm who alerted Ms. Strawser of my concerns. Ms. Strawser was unmoved. As well, Ms. Strawser told me to wait to call the police on a molestation incident that occurred during the course of our divorce. That was horrific advice and still affects my daughter's custody issue. Since that time, Ms. Strawser has made every attempt to malign me to anyone who would listen. While Ms. Strawser's behavior was unprofessional and cause of grave concern, the repercussions of her advice are still being felt and paid for today. I wouldn't recommend Ms. Strawser, 2 1/2 years post divorce. I paid well into six figures and am still paying to try to have the worthless Settlement Agreement. . .enforced. Her advice was not accurate and has in fact, been harmful. Her gossiping about her clients is most unprofessional. I suggest you keep looking. . .

A calm, smart, caring professional. . .

Charla has been a blessing. She is calm, smart, strategically 2 steps ahead and is fair. After hiring the "best divorce lawyer" in Atlanta. . .who was a nightmare, Charla, stepped in and took over my case seamlessly. I would and have recommended her to my friends. She is well respected by her peers and judges, intelligent, articulate and easy to get along with. . .even through times of intense emotions. She is a great lawyer, a strong advocate, adviser, a tough negotiator and is trustworthy.

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About Me

Charla E. Strawser's undergraduate degree is from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she majored in philosophy. Her law degree is from the School of Law at Wake Forest University.

During her law school career, Ms. Strawser was president of the Public Interest Law Organization, an active member of the Stanley Moot Court Board, and a Legal Research and Writing Teaching Assistant. While a law student, she was awarded a number of significant honors, including the North Carolina State Bar Pro Bono Public Service Award (1998), Who's Who Among Students in American Universities (1997-98), and a CALI Award for Academic Excellence (1998).

Ms. Strawser is a founding partner of Callner, Portnoy & Strawser, P.C., and she practices in the area of family law, including divorce, child custody, visitation and child support, domestic partnerships, premarital and postnuptial agreements, and paternity and legitimation. Before establishing this firm, she was a partner at Alembik, Fine & Callner, P.A.

Ms. Strawser has been celebrated by appearing on the list of the Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Stars. In addition, she is the co-author of the Georgia Domestic Relations Case Finder (Third Edition,2004 Mathew Bender & Company, Inc., a member of the LexisNexis Group). She is a member of the Georgia Bar as well as the Atlanta Bar Family Law Section. Ms. Strawser is certified in the practice of Collaborative Law.

Within the community, Ms. Strawser has served as a Guardian ad Litem with the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, demonstrating her commitment to protecting children and their best interests in divorce cases. She is a longtime supporter of the Georgia Shakespeare Festival.

"I have dedicated my legal practice to the area of family law because it provides an opportunity to interact with clients facing real-life issues. Representing a child, a husband who is also a father, or a wife who is also a mother is not simply a legal or financial transaction because the well being of a family is at stake."